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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 11, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 4
SUBJECT: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee - Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendation
Applications for Person Recommended
Attendance Record
Applicant Interest List
No Other Eligible Applicants
PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Alison Brown At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2023
NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain:
SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have been selected for the mandatory
training prior to recommendation to appointment.
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESIGNATION DATE
At-Large 03/31/2022 Vacant since 12/09/2020
At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 10/17/2020
At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 05/12/2020
At-Large 10/31/2022 Vacant since 10/17/2020
At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 10/31/2017
REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, a new bill was passed in the North Carolina General
Assembly regarding the training period for pending members of the "Adult Care Home
Community Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee".
The bill is House Bill 248 which reverses the appointment of the applicant to a one year
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training term. Applicants will be selected from the County's "Applicant Interest List" for a
more condensed training and if the applicant successfully completes the training, they
would be recommended for appointment. Therefore, when an applicant is recommended
for appointment, it would initially be for a one year preliminary term and the training will
have already been completed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and
volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to
the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Times: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm First Tuesday Monthly Contact Person:Autumn Cox
Meeting Place: Seymour Center Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Positions: 10 Length:2 years Terms: 3
Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to at-large positions. There is an initial one-year training term with
subsequent eligibility for three additional two-year terms.This committee works to maintain the intent of the Adult Care
Home Residents'Bill of Rights for those residing in licensed adult care homes. The members of this committee also promote
community involvement and cooperation with these homes to ensure quality care for the elderly and disabled adults.
VACANT
1 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Alison Brown
2 First Appointed: 11/13/2018
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
VACANT
3 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
VACANT
4 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Shade Little
5 Chair First Appointed: 11/13/2018
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: Other Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
6 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Times: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm First Tuesday Monthly Contact Person:Autumn Cox
Meeting Place: Seymour Center Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Positions: 10 Length:2 years Terms: 3
VACANT
7 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Olivia Fisher
8 First Appointed: 06/04/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms:
MaryLou Gelblum
9 One Year Initial Term First Appointed: 06/04/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Karen Green-McElveen
10 One Year Initial Term First Appointed: 06/04/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2022
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
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Orange County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Autumn Cox, Regional Ombudsman
Re: Reappointment of Alison Brown
Date: April 20,2021
On behalf of the Orange County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee I would like
to recommend Alison Brown for reappointment to our committee. Prior to our committee
stopping visits and meeting due to COVID19, she had completed required site visits as
scheduled and prepares detailed reports. She had attended over 75% of meetings as required.
She is valued members and well respected among her peers.
Please let me know if you need additional information to move this recommendation forward.
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs Alison Brown
Name Called:
Home Address: 305 Warren Ct
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9197657756
Phone (Evening): 9196728994
Phone (Cell): 9196728994
Email: alisonatbrown@bcbsnc.com
Place of Employment: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
Job Title: Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2010
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I work in the Medicare market for BCBSNC. My role includes ensuring that my business
partners meet Medicare requirements for our organization, often involving interpretation of
intent. I believe my professional experience will be transferable skills for the responsibilities of
this committee.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to help ensure that elderly and disabled adults in my community have adequate, quality
housing options.
Conflict of Interest:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My undergraduate degree is in applied mathematics and I am a problem solver, analytical
person. I believe these skills would be a help assessing proposals and housing programs.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to support my community in this way regarding housing of those in need.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/23/2018 8:23:23 PM Date Printed: 9/4/2018
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BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee—Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
Original Date Appointed Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Alison Brown 11/13/2018 N N N N N N N N N N N N
P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting
Information Current Through: March 31,2021
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Autumn Cox
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Contact Phone: 919-558-9401
Rene Borghese
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 11/05/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Dr. Nathan Boucher
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 10/19/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On: BOCC Elections Advisory Group
Christina Hilliard
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/02/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Kelly Kester
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/12/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: NIG 20, 2020
Application Form
Profile
Rene Borghese
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
rene.lanier.borghese@gmail.com
Email Address
4500 Ridge Trail
Home Address Suite or Apt
Efland NC 27243
City State Postal Code
What district do you live in?
None Selected
Mobile: 9195300639
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: Submitted
Township of Applicant
Cedar Grove
Property Zone
County
Community Involvement
I currently serve on two trade related Boards: The Association of Air Medical Services and The MedEvac
Foundation International. I have no current local community.
Relevant Experience
I am a Registered Nurse with 30 years of hospital and healthcare experience. I hold a Bachelors Degree
in Science, A Bachelors Degree in Nursing and a Masters Degree in Nursing. I believe my healthcare
background aligns nicely with this Board.
Rene Borghese
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Reasons Want to Serve
I want to engage in community activities.
Diversity of Viewpoints
Without knowing the background of the current Board, this is a difficult question to answer.
Conflict of Interest
None
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission?
Past Service
Demographics
Some boards and commissions require membership to be racially, politically or geographically
proportionate to the general public. The following information helps track our recruitment and
diversity efforts.
Ethnicity
F,w Caucasian/Non-Hispanic
Gender
V Female
Please select your age range
W 35-59
Rene Borghese
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Page 1 of 2 Nathan Boucher
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Nathan Boucher
Name Called:
Home Address: 2012 Westbury Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 9197170555
Email: bouchermailbox@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Board of Adjustment appointee (quasi-judicial board) Town of Chapel Hill 2020-2023
Chair, Board of Directors --A Helping Hand (home care and companion not-for-profit)
2019-2022
Steering Committee Carework Network
Convener/Principal Investigator VA CDA Grant Stakeholder Advisory Board, September
2018 -
Appointed Member NC Falls Prevention Coalition Action Plan Workgroup, September
2019-
Appointed Member North Carolina Central University, Masters in Public Administration
Program Advisory Board, November 2018 -
Member Durham Master Aging Plan Steering Committee, May 2019 Feb 2020
Appointed Member - Duke University Medical Center, Department of Chaplain Services
and Education Advisory Board, January 2019
Appointed Member NC Institute of Medicine Serious Illness Task Force, May 2019 Jan
2020
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a strong gerontology and geriatrics background and research long-term care issues and
challenges. I am faculty in Geriatric Medicine and Public Policy at Duke University as well as a
research scientist with the VA.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Ensuring high quality care for older adults and those with disabilities in our community is, in part,
a community responsibility. I want to help guide these efforts for OC.
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Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have 24+ years of experience in health care delivery as a clinician, administrator, educator and
researcher serving diverse communities.
Conflict of Interest:
BOCC Elections Advisory Group
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have no prior background advising on election or voting strategies. I have extensive experience
leading and participating on advisory boards and with stakeholder engagement.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The current elections have made it clear that ALL need an equal opportunity to exercise their
voting rights. I have no agenda; I want everyone to vote and I don t ask for whom.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I work in aging and disability areas and am concerned with access to voting and representation
of those who often live in the shadows of our community. I have extensive experience with
managing stakeholder engagement and convening diverse communities.
Conflict of Interest:
Board of Social Services
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have a strong gerontology and geriatrics background and research long-term care issues and
challenges. I am faculty in Geriatric Medicine and Public Policy at Duke University as well as a
research scientist with the VA.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Ensuring high quality care for older adults and those with disabilities in our community is, in part,
a community responsibility. I want to help guide these efforts for OC.
Conflict of Interest:
I have 24+years of experience in health care delivery as a clinician, administrator, educator and
researcher serving diverse communities.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 10/19/2020 Date Printed: 10/19/2020
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Christina Hilliard
Name Called:
Home Address: 2311 Davis Rd
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 9194759003
Email: cshilliard@nc.rr.com
Year of OC Residence: 1999
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
-Orange County Strong member and Advisory Board member-community of volunteers
assisting OC residents with various emergent unmet needs; including food supply &
acquisition, home necessities, supplies for school children, care kits for foster children,
travel to NC communities during crisis for assistance/support
-ARC of the Triangle, member and services volunteer
-Garden Slug member-gardening community focus on education & networking with other
gardeners
-NC Board of Pharmacy licensed pharmacist
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Board of Health
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a registered pharmacist for over 27 years and have worked in hospital, inpatient and
outpatient clinics, IV admixture, chemotherapy admixture, parenteral nutrition, supervisory and
management roles, and retail settings. I also worked briefly in the pharmaceutical industry
providing health care provider educational opportunities. I have experience working with geriatric
patients, children, and individuals with special needs. I have lived in North Carolina my entire life
and have spent the last 31 years in Orange and Durham County working and raising my family.
This is my home. I do not have the physical ability to hold down a full-time job due to rheumatoid
arthritis, but I am excited to explore this opportunity to lend assistance in shaping the health
outcomes of the residents here. I have been the primary caregiver for my own daughter for the
last 25 years, cared for my mother during her battle with lung cancer, and helped many friends
and neighbors in times of crisis. My own health problems help me recognize how crucial it is for
good health outcomes to not only begin at home but to extend throughout the community and
school environment.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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I recognize that it is everyone s responsibility to assist Orange County government in providing
services to citizens throughout Orange County. I am not working outside the home currently and
would like the opportunity to volunteer and assist in services and areas I have been well trained
in providing. I welcome an opportunity to serve Orange County. I have been blessed beyond
measure in life with a loving and supportive family as well as good opportunities to advance my
education. I would like to give back to my community in a way that is important and meaningful.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have worked with many different people throughout my lifetime and cannot say there is any one
person with whom I cannot connect or identify with through some small avenue. I like to chew
on information to process it from a variety of angles recognizing that nothing is black and white.
There are important considerations and consequences in every decision. I am also a creative
individual who enjoys thinking outside the box in creating solutions and solving challenging
problems.
Conflict of Interest:
I have been involved in learning and speaking with OCBOCC and individuals in the Save
Hillsborough campaign in regards to the industrial park proposal. I may be personally opposed to
this project but it does not supersede any opinions I have in working with other government
officials. If anything, I have learned it is vitally important to give back to my community in any way
I can. You just happen to have a vacant pharmacist position that I could slide into nicely. I
welcome any opportunity to give back to my community and always have. I have the time
necessary to commit to the public health board and would enjoy helping fellow Orange County
residents in an area I know well.
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a teenager, I worked with the geriatric population at a retirement home for over 4 years, have
been a registered pharmacist for almost 30 years and am a mother to 2 adult children, one with
special needs. I have been the primary caregiver for my own daughter for the last 25 years and
have worked and volunteered as part of the special needs community during much of this time.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I prefer to serve on the Public Health Board in the vacant pharmacist position. However, if I am
not chosen for that esteemed position, I think I have a lot of life experience I can bring to this
committee. As previously stated, I am not working outside the home currently and would enjoy
an opportunity to volunteer and assist in services and areas I know well. I welcome an
opportunity to serve Orange County, specifically my local community, in a way that is important
and meaningful.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have lived in many different towns throughout North Carolina growing up and volunteered and
worked with many different individuals throughout my lifetime. I enjoy working with people from
all walk of life and appreciate the unique situations individuals have. A good friend referred to me
recently as The Peacekeeper . I can relate to young and old, wealthy or poor, and love and
appreciate the diversity that makes up this area.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 10/2/2020 12:22:36 AM Date Printed: 10/2/2020
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Kelly Kester
Name Called:
Home Address: 805 Morelanda Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 5089349333
Email: kellymkester@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I am not currently a member of any community activities or organizational memberships,
but I am a member of two national professional organizations for nursing. These two
organizations are the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and American
Association of Critical Care Nurses. I am an active member of both organizations,
including participation on a taskforce and regular presenter at annual conferences.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I have not served on an Orange County Advisory Board.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a nurse for 13 years, and the past 6 years have been spent in nursing leadership
roles. I am in my last semester of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Duke University
School of Nursing and the emphasis of community involvement has helped me learn how my
skills as a nurse leader can contribute to improving our community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Quality of care is critical to anyone who seeks care. As a nurse, I understand what quality of
care is in regards to clinical needs, satisfaction, and process. Also, my experience as a nurse
leader has guided me towards understanding of staff and leader perspectives.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Although my nursing experience is limited to the inpatient setting, I ve had the opportunity to
participate in taskforces to promote improved transitional care, which has provided me time with
outpatient providers and care teams. Personally, I have had a family member in a nursing home,
which afforded us peace of mind for my grandmother s safety, well-being, and socialization.
Conflict of Interest:
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Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a nurse for 13 years, and the past 6 years have been spent in nursing leadership
roles. I am in my last semester of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Duke University
School of Nursing and the emphasis of community involvement has helped me learn how my
skills as a nurse leader can contribute to improving our community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
My primary focus is on quality of care for individuals who seek or require nursing care.
Workforce, skills, and process drive quality of care and I have experience in each of those
realms as a nurse leader.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As a nurse, I contribute leadership and clinical skills, along with the ability to advocate and build
relationships.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/12/2021 2:54:34 PM Date Printed: 2/12/2021